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Normal aging and environmental effects on communication
1Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Amherst 14260, USA.
Seminars in Speech and Language
|May 1, 1997
Summary
Effective communication is vital for elders
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Communication Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- Normal aging involves complex adjustments and adaptations.
- Communication plays a critical role in these life transitions for elders.
- Understanding communication is key to supporting elder well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of communication in elders' successful aging.
- To highlight communication as a tool for independence and quality of life.
- To explore environmental factors influencing elder communication.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on communication and aging.
- Analysis of communication's impact on elder independence and purpose.
- Examination of environmental influences on communication.
Main Results:
- Communication is essential for elders' safety, independence, and sense of purpose.
- Social and familial relationships are maintained through effective communication.
- Environmental factors significantly impact elders' communication abilities.
Conclusions:
- An environmental approach may be more effective than speech-language remediation for elder communication issues.
- Communication strategies should consider the elder's physical and social context.
- Supporting communication enhances overall quality of life for aging individuals.